Quote by Meister Eckhart

If you seek the kernel, then you must break the shell. An likewise, if you would know the reality of Nature, you must destroy the appearance, and the farther you go beyond the appearance, the nearer you will be to the essence.

If you seek the kernel, then you must break the shell. An li

Summary

This quote suggests that in order to understand the essence of something, whether it be a truth, nature, or any other concept, one must go beyond superficial appearances. It implies that delving deeper and questioning the surface perception is essential to uncovering the core truth or reality. To truly grasp the essence, one might need to challenge and discard the external layers or illusions, guiding them closer to the kernel or the fundamental truth.

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